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Robotics and automation have long been integral components of food production, but traditional systems often fall short in complex, high-mix environments. This sentiment is echoed by Rajat Bhageria, founder of Chef Robotics, who has been quietly adva

Roquette, a global leader in starches and starch-based sweeteners, has entered into a strategic cooperation agreement with Virginia-based startup Bonumose to enhance the scalability of tagatose, a rare sugar that promises a low-glycemic, tooth-friend

The Senate Armed Services Committee (SASC) has unveiled its marked-up version of the 2025 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), offering a glimmer of hope for American farmers who rely heavily on DJI Technologies’ agricultural spray drones. Unli

Silicon Valley-based food and beverage innovation firm Mattson has made a significant leap in the realm of product development by appointing a chief AI officer and unveiling a suite of AI-enhanced services. The company claims these new tools can both

In a significant move for the plant-based seafood industry, agrifoodtech investor Big Idea Ventures (BIV) has announced the launch of Bayou Best Foods. This new company aims to carve out a niche in the alt-seafood space, utilizing intellectual proper

The recent regulatory approval of Bovaer (3-NOP) for use in lactating dairy cattle in the United States marks a significant milestone in the fight against agricultural methane emissions. Developed by DSM-Firmenich and commercialized in the U.S. by El

In a major stride for biotechnology and sustainable agriculture, Chilean startup ByBug has successfully raised a $1.4 million seed round to advance its innovative platform for producing recombinant proteins using genetically engineered black soldier

At last week’s Salinas Biological Summit in California, the focus was squarely on the need for more efficient trapping systems in the specialty crop sector. Among the attendees were Donát Posta and Jimmy Fong, co-founders of scoutlabs, a company dedi

This week has been a whirlwind in the agritech and foodtech sectors, marked by significant funding rounds, strategic partnerships, and notable shifts in industry commitments. Among the highlights, Rohlik, a leading European e-grocer, secured a robust

The regenerative agriculture movement has undergone significant transformation since I first encountered the term in 2014. Back then, Paul McMahon, managing partner of SLM Partners, was the one who introduced me to the concept. He likely sent me Alla